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03 Aug 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Crichton Carbon Centre, located in Dumfries and Galloway, is inviting tenders for an active procurement process concerning the "Proposed Peatland Restoration - North Sanquhar Moor (Phase 4) - South Scotland" project. This is an environmental protection initiative aimed at restoring 522 hectares of peatland in southwest Scotland, classified under the services category. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure allowing electronic submission, with a deadline for tender submission on 28 August 2026. The contract will run from 1 September 2027 to 21 February 2028, with the award period commencing on 21 February 2028. The primary industry category for this project is environmental protection, and the project is under the jurisdiction of Dumfries Sheriff Court as the review body.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental restoration services, particularly those with experience in large-scale land restoration projects. The open procedure allows a wide range of suppliers to submit tenders, enhancing competitive participation. Companies with expertise in sustainable environmental practices and a robust track record in executing projects aimed at ecological conservation will find this opportunity particularly well-suited. Engaging with this project could not only bolster a firm's experience in environmentally focused initiatives but also establish relationships with public sector bodies demonstrating commitment to sustainability and environmental protection.

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Notice Title

Proposed Peatland Restoration - North Sanquhar Moor (Phase 4) - South Scotland

Notice Description

The restoration of 522 hectares of peatland in southwest Scotland

Lot Information

Lot 1

Undertaken through NatureScot Peatland ACTION's procurement through external project partners on behalf of the Peatland ACTION applicant (Landowner)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839121
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561484
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2027 - 21 Feb 2028 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CRICHTON CARBON CENTRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY
Postcode
DG7 3NP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM9 Southern Scotland

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Castle Douglas and Crocketford
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

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